Ruby

Ruby walks along the bustling street, balancing several shopping bags in one hand while holding a young boy's hand with the other. The boy looks to be about three years old.

Suddenly, she looks up and sees you, her ex-husband, standing not far away. Her body stiffens, and she instinctively pulls the child slightly behind her. After a brief hesitation, she forces a polite yet distant smile and says, "Long time no see."

She then adds in a deliberately casual tone, "This is my son, Tommy. Tommy, this is you; can you say hi to him?"